Moving the CAMET Presented by the NC Department of Crime Control & Public Safety Division of Emergency Management and the NC Department of Agriculture.

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Moving the CAMET Presented by the NC Department of Crime Control & Public Safety Division of Emergency Management and the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Emergency Programs Division

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Overview CAMET, towing vehicle, and driver specifications Moving and parking CAMET Providing power to CAMET Unloading the CAMET CAMET modifications and lessons learned Items not included in CAMET

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Driver Requirements Experience towing large/heavy equipment Valid drivers license A CDL is not required for this application Ability to back a trailer is very helpful!

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Appropriate Vehicles (1) CAMETs will be towed using vehicles: –owned by the State of North Carolina –owned by a county who has a CAMET MOA with NCEM –owned by other counties pursuant to the NC Statewide Emergency Management Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement

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Appropriate Vehicles (2) CAMETs will be towed by: –privately owned vehicles owned by an “emergency management worker” as defined in N.C.G.S. 166A-14 –an organization with which an approved Memorandum of Agreement has been signed Privately owned CAMETs should be towed by appropriate vehicles designated by owning organization

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Reminders Before Driving Check the tire inflation Plug in the wiring harness Ensure hitch is secure Test the lights Test the brakes before you leave the site Make sure you have the keys to the trailer!

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Resource Tracking CAMET trailer release should be documented by MOA or WebEOC Mission Assignment If otherwise released, driver should sign a custody form before receiving keys to trailer

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Pre-Arrival Considerations Before arriving at shelter site, the CAMET driver should: Stop to fill the generator gas can with fuel –Gas can accessed through side door Coordinate with shelter site to consider acquiring bleach for later decontamination needs –Not stored on trailer for safety reasons

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Parking the CAMET Place on level, firm ground or pavement –Due to the weight of the equipment that will be unloaded and loaded Cage carts weigh over 550 lbs. loaded Carts will not roll well on sand, gravel, or turf

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Placement Considerations Place out of major traffic access areas to assure safety and security If using generator, place trailer considering: –Noise and exhaust fumes produced –Need for refueling with gasoline Consider convenient location if trailer will be used as an office

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Preparing to Unload Place wheel chocks between the wheels Use tongue jack to unhitch the trailer (eyeball level it) Place rear jack stands on each side of trailer

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Light for the CAMET Electrical outlets and lights available when CAMET is connected to generator/power Note: the 12-volt lights inside trailer will only work when wiring harness is connected to the pulling vehicle 12-volt lights Outlet & light

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Generator Power (1) Generator will provide power to the trailer Generator accessed through rear door Place the gas-powered generator outside Start the generator before connecting it to trailer

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Generator Power (2) Plug to connect generator to CAMET is on front of trailer –Energizes the outlets on front and inside of trailer Only use the generator’s octopus cord between the CAMET and generator! Outlet Plug

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Generator Basics (2) When refueling, turn generator off and allow to cool for about 30 minutes before adding gasoline When lifting generator by handle, lift high enough to avoid bending the foot Generator foot

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Starting the Generator (1) Move the fuel line switch to open Put choke lever in “choke” position (closes choke) Turn main power switch on

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Turning the Generator Off Short-term: turn main power switch to “off” Long-term: turn fuel line switch to “off” and let engine run out of gas

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Power for the CAMET CAMET can also be connected to existing power using extension cord –Extension cord accessed through side door Plug extension cord into trailer plug Energizes outlets on front and inside of trailer Outlet Plug for CAMET power

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Unloading the Cages (1) Cage carts are only loaded and unloaded through the rear ramp entrance Unlock both rear door locks Carefully drop the rear door/ramp of CAMET Put the hinge filler board and ramp extension in place –Boards are stored in middle of trailer

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Unloading the Cages (2) CAMET has 5 cage carts First cart contains medium size cages on some CAMETs Carts are secured in trailer by E-straps that hook into tracks on wall

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Unloading the Cages (3) Cages are secured to the cart by tie down straps Do not remove these straps before unloading and moving the carts

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Unloading the Cages (4) The carts must be handled by two people – one person in the back and one in the front The carts are heavy and must be handled carefully

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Unloading the Cages (5) Roll the carts straight up and down the ramp to avoid the possibility of tipping over

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Unloading the Front Other supplies and equipment in front of CAMET accessed through side door Use inventory list to track items unloaded and used

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Reloading the CAMET See the “Shelter Demobilization” module for instructions about reloading and preparing the CAMET to leave the shelter site.

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Some Assembly Required Inventory list is located in pocket on the front door –Inventory varies from unit to unit CAMETs contain the basic materials to set up an operational shelter Every situation is different Innovation is encouraged Basic equipment for cleaning and decontamination included

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Elective Modifications Add abrasive strips or paint with silica abrasives to rear ramp –ramp may become slick if gets wet during adverse weather and could be a hazard during unloading/loading of cage carts Place swim noodles on the rear door cables for safety –recommend yellow for greater visibility

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Lessons Learned When CAMET is deployed, stop before arriving at shelter area to fill truck and generator gas can with gasoline When transporting the CAMET ensure you have the keys to unlock the unit! Leave the keys with the unit when you drop it off

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Not Included CAMETs do NOT include: –Perishables –Vaccines –Drugs –Medical equipment –Veterinarians and shelter staff –Computers May not include camera, film, and printer

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Staff Not Included CAMETs do NOT include the personnel to run the shelter Shelter staff are the responsibility of the requesting party